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Camp Community Gatherings

Posted on October 12th, 2017

Starting tonight, October 11th, many of our beloved congregations are planning gatherings for our camp community to sing, pray and reflect, and to provide comfort and hope. We encourage you to reach out to your synagogue to see if they have an event planned. Here is a list, which we’ll continue to update:

Temple Beth Israel, Pomona: Friday (10/13), 7:30pm. All campers, camp families and supporters of Jewish camping invited to a special Shabbat highlighting the contributions of Camp Newman and for those affected by SoCal wildfires. Info: 909-626-1277

Temple Israel, Long Beach: Monday (10/15), 7pm. Those with a connection to Camp Newman/Saratoga/Swig are invited to join us at Sharon Amster Brown’s home to share memories, sing favorite camp songs, hear updates from Newman, and support one another during this emotional time. Info: Please RSVP to Sharon at sab@tilb.org, if you plan to attend, 562-434-0996

Sing for Camp Newman with Dan Nichols! Camp Newman families, Dan Nichols fans & #newmanstrong supporters: Join us in song on December 3rd at Congregation Rodef Sholom! Free event and no need to be Rodef member to attend. You can find more info on their Facebook Event page. Congregation Rodef Sholom: 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94901.

Thursday, December 7

Latkes & Vodka Event: Join Temple Dor Dorim’s Sisterhood in Weston, Florida, for their annual Latkes & Vodka event, 7-10pm! They are asking guests to bring a check made out to URJ Camp Newman to help the camp rebuild from the devastation of the California wildfires. Questions? Contact Iris at iriskauff@aol.com.

Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton will be singing camp songs and sharing camp stories at services this evening, October 13, at 8:00 p.m.

Melanie Aron

Congregation Shir Hadash will also be a special tribute to Camp Newman in song and through the Hashkiveinue this Friday October 1th at our 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shalom with the Band. All are welcome.

Marlo Dewing

Also for the list, Congregation Beth Shalom in Carmichael is gathering this Friday, Oct. 13th at 6:00 pm for a Newman Love & Donation before Shabbat. All are welcome, and we will be dancing with the Torahs following our Camp Newman Pop-up. 916-485-4478.

Greg Wolfe

Not sure how to update the list but Congregation Bet Haverim in Davis will be gathering for a celebration of Camp Newman with a siyyum at 7:30 pm on Friday, October 13. All campers, families and members of the larger community invited to join in sharing the memories and music of camp. For more information call 530-758-0842.